What was the population of the 13 colonies in 1776?
What was the population of the 13 colonies in 1776?
2.5 million people
In July 1776, an estimated 2.5 million people lived in the 13 colonies (Series B 12 table below). According to recent projections, there are 330 million residents as of July 1, 2019 (Projections for the United States: 2017-2060, Table 1 below).
What was the largest population of the 13 British colonies?
Virginia
Virginia had the largest population of the 13 colonies in 1776 at 747,610. It was followed by Pennsylvania at 434,373, and Massachusetts at 378,787. The smallest colony by population was Delaware at 59,094, barely bigger than Rhode Island’s 68,825.
Which colonial region had the largest population in 1760?
13 Colonies Population (1710 – 1770)
| State | 1710 | 1760 |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 78,281 | 339,726 |
| Pennsylvania | 24,450 | 183,703 |
| Massachusetts | 62,390 | 202,600 |
| Maryland | 42,741 | 162,267 |
What was the population of the 13 colonies in 1775?
2.5 million
By 1775, on the eve of revolution, there were an estimated 2.5 million. The colonists did not have much in common, but they were able to band together and fight for their independence.
What led to population growth in the colonies?
Much of the colonies’ population growth was caused by their unquenchable thirst for labor. The colonies attracted an extraordinary number of immigrants and when free labor did not satisfy the demand unfree labor (slaves indentured servants and redemptioners) filled the gap.
What was the population of the 13 colonies in 1770?
Populated lands claimed by Colonies in 1770 These areas were parts of four Colonies during the Revolution but became separate states after the war. They are counted in the 2.1 million total for 1770 but were not included in the population of their associated Colonies, listed above.
Which colonies had the highest population density in 1775?
The most heavily populated colonial region included Boston, Philadelphia, and New York City.
Which colony had the largest population by 1770?
The 13 Colonies by population in 1770
- Virginia 447,016.
- Pennsylvania 240,057.
- Massachusetts 235,808.
- Maryland 202,599.
- North Carolina 197,200.
- Connecticut 183,881.
- New York 162,920.
- South Carolina 124,244.